The Importance of the Parent-Child Relationship in the Protection against Behaviour Problems in Children with ADHD
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2013-10-02
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This study investigated the parent-child relationship and its connection to comorbid behaviour problems for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Specific relationship factors such as attachment, communication, discipline practices, involvement, parenting confidence, and relational frustration were examined in relationship to parental ratings of behavioural outcomes such as defiance, aggression, and conduct problems. Ratings of the relationship and behavioural outcomes were garnered through self-reports completed by children and their parents. Results indicated that different aspects of the parent-child relationship for both mothers and fathers were related to ratings of behavioural problems. Relational frustration was found to be a consistent predictor of negative ratings of behaviour for both parents while involvement was a predictor of more positive ratings of behaviour for fathers only. Results suggest that the parent-child relationship is important in relation to behavioural outcomes for children with ADHD and parents of these children may benefit from training in positive parenting practices.
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Educational Psychology, Developmental
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Mitchell, K. L. (2013). The Importance of the Parent-Child Relationship in the Protection against Behaviour Problems in Children with ADHD (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28203